My kids love going to Walmart because it's so much fun for them. They like going to the other stores we shop at too, but Walmart is their absolute favorite. What with all the toys, a fun room to keep little ones occupied (never without supervision of course!), and to actually get a chance to play the latest game on the game consoles they have in the music/game area.....that place is heaven to them! So there we are at our regular Super Walmart shopping for our weekly groceries. Finally ...

I wanted to say more while responding to Little Whip’s blog entitled “Calling All Negroes” . Link She made some good and valid points, and the comments were pretty interesting and some cleverly funny! As someone mentioned in their comments on her blog, (not a quote verbatim), why can’t we (all) be looked on as just a human being? I agree, after all, I'm just a human being, a woman of color, of Caribbean birth (born in Jamaica), and a Naturalized citizen of the good old US of A. ...

Somehow I lost all of my good friends who I used to hang with in high school. We clicked together because we shared the same interests and hated the same things. We weren’t the “popular” girls (I went to an all girl high school), but we were pretty much up there on the school radar. Those were some really fun times One thing I do know is had I remained in my homeland I definitely would have still been friends with them. Because I’m a nurturing person and I nurture my friendships, just ...

Yesterday I wrote a blog about my husband, how funny he was and how he just totally disarms me when I’m in a bad mood. Link . In it I also mentioned that my husband and I sometimes disagree on how we should discipline our children. There are times when I might give them a smack on the bottom or the arm, depending on how severe what they did is. Reiki responded to my blog. He made a comment to the effect that I am abusing my children. His was the first response. When I read this I...

I just realized something that I do quite often without realizing it. I like to "break" people's names down. You know, say the shorter version or in essence create an acronym at times. I do this and never thought of asking, "Hey, do you mind if I call you...?" You know because some people really are quite "touchy" about their names. Ok, I know it's not their real names but they still might be upset that I somehow alter it. I just thought about this when I was responding to a new...

I got this email in honor of my birthday. I thought it was interesting enough to share. Life is a game and it is divided into four quarters: 0-17 years = 1st quarter 18-34 years = 2nd quarter 35-50 years = 3rd quarter and 51-70 years = 4th and final quarter All years after 70 are bonus years. So it's not about the numbers, but how you play the quarter! So live people, live your life to the fullest!

Without realizing it, I’ve already written my 100th blog! I’ve seen so many people celebrate the achievement of their 100th with wit and grace and words of praise. I can only hope to do the same with such panache! Before I reached that milestone, I thought about what I would say, but alas, I wrote something else for the 100th. So, my 102nd blog, I will use to celebrate this milestone of my life as I know it. I’ve often think of blogging as an addiction of sorts, it really is not....

JillUser and someone else recently posted articles about being happy; and about hiding behind a mask. I can't for the life of me remember who (Sugar?)posted the article about the masks (I'm sorry) so no link to that one. That said, those two articles got me thinking so I hope you don’t mind me tagging along on your thoughts, with just a twist. Here's a link to Jill's article: Link People go through different experiences in life. They have different feelings and react differently to...

This has been one of the most painful and public events that I can remember. Regardless of the public opinions and the way this was handled by her family (and this is not pointing fingers), I'm glad she has pass on. I'm sure it was very hard for all concerned. And even in death, her memory will still be "dragged" through the media for days, weeks, even months to come. May she rest in peace. Link

When I wrote my last blog it was about my missing JU for a day. I boldly, I thought, used the words “Internet Addiction”. After posting my article, reading and responding to various comments, which were quite interesting by the way; I perused the Website to see what was the flavor of the day, as I like to call it. Apparently, there were other blogs about the very same thing – internet addiction! Truthfully, I was surprised. I guess we’ve all been around each other too long…we’re beginnin...

Addiction IS too strong a word to use, but I'm convinced that I must have an addiction for this blogsite, JoeUser.com. I didn’t make an appearance yesterday, and it felt like I had an itch that wouldn’t go away unless I scratched it - if you know what I mean. I felt as if I was missing out. I've gotten so used to stopping by, dropping in on my internet friends. Reading what’s going on in their world and having the honor of making a comment here and there. Laughing at the sense of h...

I and many others of my generation have lost their Mom's already, but if you haven't...this email I received may be worthwhile. After 21 years of marriage, My wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said I love you but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you. The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been a widow for 19 years, but the demands of my work and my three children had made it ...

(Note: I tried posting this before, so it may appear twice) I recently found a couple of websites where people, who work in the food industry, namely, waiters, waitresses, busboys, etc., vent their frustrations. Pretty much what most of us do here at JU. They go to these websites to vent their rage at customers who gave them a hard time or stiffed them on their tips. We’re talking therapy thank God. The rule of thumb when eating out is to be weary of the Waiter/Waitress you argue or ...

I recently found a couple of websites where people, who work in the food industry, namely, waiters, waitresses, busboys, etc., vent their frustrations. Pretty much what most of us do here at JU. They go to these websites to vent their rage at customers who gave them a hard time or stiffed them on their tips. We’re talking therapy thank God. The rule of thumb when eating out is to be weary of the Waiter/Waitress you argue or have a disagreement with. Make them mad and you never know they ...

In today’s world etiquette is so important. I remembered when I was pregnant with my third child; I lived in NY at the time and had to take the bus and Subway to work. I had a hard time getting a seat on either bus or train. There I would be, “pushing” down the aisle, at rush hour. As soon as they see me, the men would look in the other direction or just close their eyes. At the timeI would just laugh to myself in disgust at this type of response. It usually didn’t bother me really. A...